Buena Vista Elementary vs Pleasant Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
652 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Pleasant Hill Elementary Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 5,693 | #1437 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7816 of 50,301 | #19077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 495 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 58.7).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 26.8%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 28.3).
- •Pleasant Hill Elementary is the larger school with 652 students compared with 495.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Vista Elementary better than Pleasant Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 58.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buena Vista Elementary and Pleasant Hill Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 495. Pleasant Hill Elementary: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Pleasant Hill Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 536th of 5,693 and Pleasant Hill Elementary is 1437th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).